The stage is set for high-octane t20 world cup 2026 super 8 At the iconic Wankhede Stadium. Both zimbabwe and this west indies Mumbai arrived on the back of an undefeated run in the group stage, but as the tournament reached its business end, the margin for error was gone.
zimbabwe Till now the team of 2026 has been like troubling the giants. Australia And Sri Lanka Here to claim your place. The Windies, meanwhile, have put in clinical performances, demolishing their opponents with a blend of Caribbean flair and calculated aggression.
The men in maroon have energy to play with a point to prove. shy hope Whereas, the anchors are Shimron Hetmyer Hitting the ball at appalling pace (SR 174.76). Their depth is their greatest weapon; Even if the top order fails, they have players like finishers rovman powell And Romario Shepherd Who can easily clear the ropes of Wankhede.
under Sikandar RazaZimbabwe has achieved a new level of strategic maturity. They do not rely solely on individual talent; They create pressure through disciplined bowling and clever field placements. Brian Bennett There has been a revelation at the top and inside blessings to muzarabaniThey have a world-class fast bowler who can use the bounce of Wankhede to achieve steep overs.
ZIM vs WI, T20 World Cup 2026: Match Details
- date and time: 23 February (Monday); 07:00 PM IST / 1:30 AM GMT
- venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
ZIM vs WI, head-to-head record in T20I
matches played:04| zimbabwe won:01 | west indies won:03 | no results: 0
Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report
Wankhede Stadium is set to become the “belt” for the night match. True to its reputation, the pitch has a hard, flat surface with uniform bounce that allows batsmen to play through the line. Short square boundaries and a lightning fast outfield make the score above the minimum target of 185.
Although the fast bowlers may get early swing from the Arabian Sea breeze, the primary challenge for the bowlers will be the heavy dew in the second innings. This makes it difficult for the spinners to catch the ball and gives the chasing team a big advantage.
squads
West Indies: Brandon King, Shai Hope (captain & wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Matthew Ford, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Moti, Shamar Joseph, Romario Shepherd, Jayden Seales, Quentin Sampson, Johnson Charles
Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Tadivanashe Marumani(w), Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza(c), Dion Myers, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarawa, Ben Curran, Clive Madende, Tinotenda Maphosa
ZIM vs WI, T20 World Cup 2026: Today Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Zimbabwe won the toss and bowled first
- West Indies Powerplay Score: 50-60 (6 overs)
- West Indies’ total score: 200-210
Case 2:
- West Indies won the toss and bowled first
- Zimbabwe Powerplay Score: 60-70 (6 overs)
- Zimbabwe’s total score: 210-220
Match Result: Zimbabwe will win the competition.
